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Anaheim Landscape Construction Company

Hello Folks!

After a brief patch of rain and cold weather, it looks like sunny days are already returning to the OC. As the sun comes out and you look out from your windows, you may realize that your yard is a little worse for wear.  Did anyone call for a landscape construction company?

Landscape Concrete Construction and Demolition

This homeowner decided to reclaim their backyard space by simplifying their landscape from this cluttered before picture.

Maybe your backyard is just missing something…  Maybe your front yard needs a touch up…

Anaheim Landscape Construction Company

Don’t be dissatisfied with your landscape!  It’s time to call up a trusted landscape contractor in your area.  It’s time to find someone who can build you the perfect hardscape elements for your home.  Concrete, dirt and stone provide a framework for your plants and lawn to thrive in.  From front yard retainer walls, steps and concrete driveways to backyard patios, barbecue Islands and pool decks; there are a hundred ways to renew your home’s exterior.  For a full, cohesive landscape remodel, it is best to call a licensed contractor like TRU Landscape Services.

Anaheim Landscape Construction Company

The finished Anaheim Landscaping remodel de-cluttered their backyard providing room for kids and animals to run and play!

If you’re looking for experience and quality from your Anaheim Landscape Construction Company, look no further.  TRU Landscape Services has been beautifying Orange County for over 25 years!  We now serve all of the OC from Mission Viejo up to Fullerton and everywhere in between, so we’re not just an Anaheim Landscaping Company.

 Anaheim Hills Landscaping Company

Here is one of our latest projects in your area!  The pictures included in this blog are all from the same Anaheim Hills landscape construction project.  We removed the existing backyard planters, retainer walls, and concrete patio and replaced it with synthetic turf and interlocking pavers.

Interlocking Pavers Sandstone Orco

Orco Pastello interlocking pavers in a country cobble random pattern

The pavers color used is Pastello, and the planter wall is Orco Bull Nose Buff.  These pavingstone blends have different names but match up well.  The pavers patio is laid in a country cobble random pattern as you can see above.  Remember, for beautifully laid Orange County Interlocking Pavers, call TRU Landscape Services.

Before Anaheim Landscape Contractors

The previous aged and cracking concrete of this family’s patio had seen better days…

TRU Landscape is well versed in both installing and removing all types of patios, walkways and driveways.  We install pavers, concrete, custom flagstone and many more types of backyard patios.

Orange County Synthetic Turf

When it comes to full yard remodels, TRU Landscape is a great choice because we do it all!  Your average landscape construction company may not also be able to install a modern low voltage landscape lighting system, a satellite sprinkler timer, or high quality synthetic turf.  TRU not only installs pavers and other hardscape, but has been installing synthetic turf in Orange County for well over a decade.

Orange County Synthetic Turf Installation

Preparing to install the synthetic turf

TRU Landscape’s synthetic turf is high quality and American made!  It comes with an 8 year warranty that gives you the confidence that you have made a lasting investment.  Homeowners across Orange County are saving on their water bills by switching their lawns to drought tolerant landscaping.  In many cases there is also an Orange County drought tolerant landscape rebate program for those who make the switch.

 

Synthetic Turf Orange County

The finished synthetic turf and pavers walkway

Well that looks a lot better!  One more Orange County Landscape can breathe easier.  We’d like to help make your landscape a success story too.  The first step is to call TRU Landscape at 1-866-487-1359 and we can set up an appointment for your own free estimate.  Each bid is personalized to you and your yard!

TRU Landscape Services, Your Orange County Landscape Contractor!

 

Mission Viejo Stamped Concrete Patio

Part Two: Stamped Concrete

Here are some new images of our latest Mission Viejo stamped concrete patio!  The patio includes an Orange County Barbecue Island and a balcony-patio cover tie-in.  But we’re here to talk about the foundation of it all: the stamped concrete!

Mission Viejo Stamped Concrete Patio

The concrete barbecue island blends well with the stamped concrete patio

For this Mission Viejo stamped concrete patio, our crews matched the stain and glossy finish with the rest of the backyard hardscape’s stacked stone elements.  The cohesion of your yard’s main elements creates harmony in your outdoor living space.  As a landscape construction company, TRU Landscape’s job is to build you the framework for your outdoor paradise.  The hardscape elements and various plants play off of eachother, but are also a blank slate for you to fill in.  For the basis of your landscape, call the licensed Orange County hardscape team: TRU Landscape Services!

Orange County Barbecue Island

This family filled out their space with bar stools around the American Grill

Orange County Concrete Patio

Stamped Concrete is just one of the many surfacing options for your deck or patio.  TRU Landscape’s Orange County concrete crew is skilled in a diverse array of patio styles to best suit your taste!  We regularly pour concrete finishes in many different colors and styles.  Sturdy and long lasting, we use concrete in many different hardscape construction including driveways, patios, walkways, countertops, and benches.

Orange County Stamped Concrete

A close up of the Mission Viejo stamped concrete patio

A stamped concrete patio is an investment in a low maintenance back yard.  We integrate drains into your patio for easy cleanup.  The patio is also graded (to code) so that there isn’t any unnecessary buildup of water.  Spills are cleaned up easily.  Concrete is long lasting and reduces lawn maintenance by reducing the size of your lawn!  Lastly, you aren’t compromising beauty for the sake of functionality and ease!  Everyone will comment on the charm of your outdoor living space.

Mission Viejo Stamped Concrete Pouring

If you’re considering a backyard landscape remodel in Orange County, and need to find the right landscape company for the job, call TRU Landscape Services today!  We’ve been a top landscape contractor in Orange County for over 25 years!  In this business, you can’t survive that long unless you provide the absolute best quality to your customers.

Call our office today at 1-866-487-1359

Check out our final blog in the Mission Viejo patio remodel series here: Orange County Patio Cover Construction

Orange County Barbecue Island

Part One: Barbecue Island

One of the most striking features of the Mission Viejo Patio Remodel that we just completed was the addition of a custom concrete barbecue island to their backyard patio.  Take it in.

Concrete Barbecue Island Orange County

The stacked stone veneer and concrete counter top provide a unique feel to this backyard patio

Many of our Orange County barbecue islands are sided with stacked stone like this one though our company provides many other options.  We construct stone, pavers, and brick barbecue islands as well.

Built-In American Made Grills

TRU Landscape only uses the finest American Made Grills in their custom barbecue island installations.  Why purchase a cheap grill for your new outdoor kitchen when you can have the very best gas or charcoal grill installed.

Custom Barbecue Island Orange County

Grilling in an outdoor kitchen is a lot more fun

Outdoor Kitchen Features

Your barbecue island can be completed with anything you need for cooking outdoors.  Everything, plus the kitchen sink!  TRU Landscape frequently installs outdoor kitchens with sinks, side burners, refrigerators, and more!  If you’re tired of being cooped up in your indoor kitchen, it’s definitely time to consider a fully functional grilling space.

Orange County Barbecue Island

Treated concrete counter tops provide a bar and table for enjoying the outdoor kitchen

Orange County Barbecue Island

What makes an Barbecue Island an “Orange County Barbecue Island”?  Well, for one thing, the specially great weather that we experience year round.  An Orange County Barbecue Island installation will get use all year.  Another thing is the style.  Your barbecue can reflect your particular tastes, be they related to the beach or the beautiful hills in our area.  Because your grill and outdoor kitchen are custom built, they can be made to blend your taste with the natural beauty of the OC.

Landscape Lighting Low Voltage LED

Special Feature: Low Voltage LEDs under the Barbecue Island’s Counter

Orange County Landscape Company

So, you want a uniquely Orange County barbecue Island?  First of all, you’ll need a uniquely Orange County Landscape Company.  TRU has been serving the area for over 25 years.  Our team members are vastly experienced in landscape concrete, pavers and driveways installation, sprinkler systems, and landscape lighting.  For all of your lawn, patio, and landscape construction needs, call the best landscape contractor in Orange County: TRU Landscape Services!

Our offices are open for calls Monday to Friday from 9am-3pm, or you can send an email using the quick quote feature.  All estimates are free.  Just call in, and we’ll schedule an appointment to have your landscape project looked at.

Mission Viejo Patio Remodel

Mission Viejo Patio Remodel

What will you do with your backyard?  With TRU Landscape Services, there are unlimited options for renovating your landscape!  As a licensed landscape contractor, we do everything outdoors. From planting and maintaining a lawn to installing sprinkler systems, we care for your softscape.  In the realm of hardscape, we pouring driveways and pave patios, building elaborate water features and set fire pits alight.

Mission Viejo Patio Remodel

stamped concrete patio, custom wood patio cover with balcony, stacked stone barbecue island

This Mission Viejo patio remodel includes a custom stacked stone barbecue Island, a stamped concrete patio, planter walls, and a wood balcony with a patio cover extension.  Other features include a low voltage LED lighting system in the planters.

Orange County Patio Construction

Sometimes you just need to overhaul an area of your landscape.  We can help.  As your premiere orange county landscape contractor, TRU wants to partner with you to create an outdoor experience you will enjoy.  When it comes to patios, we love to make outdoor living areas for relaxation and entertaining family and friends.  With fire, food and friends, what more do you need to unwind in your backyard paradise?

Stamped Concrete Patio

Mission Viejo Stamped Concrete Patio

Stamped concrete with a sealant on it for a beautiful patio that will last

Stamped concrete provides a visually interesting patio surface with easy clean up.  We can stain your concrete in a variety of colors and stamps patterns to suit your visual preferences.

Orange County Barbecue Island and Custom Balcony

The biggest features of this Orange County landscape are the barbecue island and the custom balcony/patio cover.  These installations fill out the bulk of this small to medium sized back yard.  They make an outdoor kitchen experience possible.  Your American Made grill and barbecue Island are perfect for serving up a delicious outdoor dining experience. Make the patio your new dining room under the shade of our custom patio covers.

Low Voltage LED Lighting and Stacked Stone Siding

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To fill out the edges of the property, we installed planter beds with Low Voltage LED landscape lighting.  The stacked stone planter walls match the barbecue island to tie the hardscape together.  It’s poured in place concrete cap also provides seating!

Our low voltage landscape lighting system will save electricity over less efficient systems.  American made landscape lights are also built to last and under warranty!  They are weather resistant and bright enough for any landscape lighting set up.  We only use top of the line landscape LED lighting to ensure your landscape is safe and well lit at night.

Landscape Construction Series

We decided to go more in depth into this Orange County landscape construction project.

Here are 3 other blogs to give you more details on each aspect of this patio construction process:

1) Barbecue Island

2) Stamped Concrete

3) Patio Cover Construction

Orange County Concrete Fire Pits

Orange County Concrete Fire Pits

Need the right addition to your landscape?  Consider installing a fire pit.  Our Orange County Concrete fire pits provide a focal point for outdoor gatherings.  They are built from quality materials, and look great.  Read more to see our last concrete fire pit installation.

Earlier this week we finished a North Tustin Landscaping project that transformed our customer’s backyard. In the previous landscape blog we showed some pictures of the completed Orange County Stamped Concrete Patio. In this blog, we’ll be moving into another area of the backyard landscape, the fire pit area.

Orange County Concrete Fire Pits

The patio area surrounding the fire pit is dark stained stamped concrete

Fire Pits Balance Design and Functionality

This rectangular fire pit includes a poured in place concrete cap with stucco siding to match the home. Square and rectangular fire pit designs are becoming popular.  We also build traditional round fire pits. Other style options include variations in sidings from veneers to stack stone to stucco.  We can also color the fire pit’s concrete cap to match your backyard landscape.

Concrete fire pits should be built by licensed contractors.  Why risk your landscape construction on an unlicensed contractor? Our certified landscape crews will safely install the fire pit gas line, and use top quality materials and careful construction practices.

Fire Pits aren’t just beautiful, they’re also practical.  For one, the fire pit’s poured-in-place concrete cap can be used as a as a table.  And of course, a built-in gas fire pit will provide warmth and light to any outdoor gathering.  Warmth and light.

Orange and Blue American Fireglass

Fireglass is one option for your fire pit’s filling.

Fire Pit Fillings: from sand to fireglass

Many new fire pit owners chose unique fillings for their fire pits.  We supply everything from lava rock or sand to our custom American Fire glass.  It all depends on what your landscape design needs.

As you can see, tumbled fire glass can be chosen to match any color scheme of furniture or otherwise, so it is often a good option for homeowners with an existing color pallet. In this way, each element of your landscape will work in harmony. Using different construction techniques, fillings, and surrounding patio materials, Fire pits can be constructed to match any shape, style, or color of landscape.

Concrete Fire Pit Installation

Outdoor Living with Fire Pits

There are many benefits to using built in fire pits.  Fire is striking!

  • Few other landscape elements will have as much impact (especially at night) as a fire element.
  • Concrete fire pits are also very low maintenance (especially when properly constructed).  They start with ease and eliminate the need to gather and throw additional wood onto the fire.
  • Your neighbors probably don’t have one.  You’ll easily be able to one up the Joneses with a sick new pit.  They’ll be jealous and probably move away out of sheer envy.

The Difference of a Landscape Remodel

So the finished area looks pretty nice, right?  It’s a completely useable space with matching outdoor furniture, some expertly finished stamped concrete, and of course the styled Orange County concrete fire pit.  It’d be easy to step out your back door, put your feet up, and relax.  But only a few weeks before these pictures were taken, the backyard landscape was a mess!

Before TRU Landscape Services arrived, the backyard was a messy dusty garden with scattered dry planter beds. The whole yard was a slope, and was difficult to navigate if you were walking through it.  Tree stumps and struggling old plants made it look depressing. Mounds of dry dirt were lumped along the corners of the rotting planter beds. After demolition, leveling and grading the yard, we built the fire pit form. With that in place, our crews finished the stamped concrete patio and the fire element.  The finished outdoor living area looks totally new!

What used to be a completely unusable space was transformed into a totally unique and inviting patio area. If you’re ready to do the same for your backyard landscape, call TRU Landscape today and ask about the option of installing your own Orange County Concrete Fire Pit!

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For even more information on this backyard landscape project, see our page on the topic: Orange County Concrete Landscaping

Orange County Stamped Concrete Patio

Orange County Stamped Concrete Patio

Here’s a sneak peak at our latest landscape project.  Today we will be featuring this Orange County Stamped Concrete Patio:

Orange County Stamped Concrete Patio

An overview of the stamped concrete patio

Stay tuned for our next blog post which will show the complete landscape remodel with proper before and after pictures.  Until then, check out these overviews of the stamped concrete patio and its features!  Just imagine what this backyard would have been like without the patio.

Stamped Concrete Orange County Patio Area

Sitting underneath the patio cover, you can enjoy the view and keep cool in the shade!

The remodel has created an excellent outdoor living area perfect for family and friends.  The area is connected directly to the house, so it’s as seamless going outdoors as moving from room to room.  What a relaxing area!

Orange County Stamped Concrete Patio

Leading down from the Orange County Stamped Concrete Patio are wide rounded steps.  The width of the steps make the patio area so much more accessible than it used to be.  The raised area used to only have a small step path leading up to it.  Now the entire area is opened up!

Stamped Concrete Steps Landscape

Wide rounded concrete steps mimic the curve of the pool

The stamped concrete gives a unique character to the space that you can’t get with ordinary unfinished concrete.  It is also sturdier and safer to have around the pool.  When it comes to Orange County Concrete for your landscape, we’re the only company you’ll need to call.  Our company can take you from the landscape design, through demolition, to a finished product all under one roof!

Custom Wood Patio Covers

This patio cover was built as a “tie-in” to the house’s existing roof.  It matches the current roof perfectly and is tied into the house on 3 sides which adds a 580 sq ft of indoor / outdoor area!  here’s a look under the patio cover at the space.  It’s the perfect relaxing outdoor kitchen and dining area.

Stamped Concrete Patio Orange County landscape

A look underneath the patio cover at the barbecue island and dining area

Are you ready to get a free estimate on your very own Stamped Concrete Patio installation?  Or are you considering some other landscape surfacing for paths, driveways, or decks such as flagstone or interlocking pavers?  TRU Landscape has you covered.  Just call today and we’ll get you started on your way to the backyard of your dreams!

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Concrete Entryway Remodel & Landscape Lighting

Concrete Entryway Remodel

We recently completed this front yard landscape remodel in Orange County California. Stick around till the end for a cool video of the finished landscape project!

Concrete Entryway Orange County
The landscape was transformed from unappealing and unfinished to inviting and complete with the addition of a concrete entryway.  All it took was a little elbow grease, concrete, landscape lighting, sod and plants.  But, it all started with a palm tree removal.

We were called out to a landscape in Westminster for a tree job.  When our salesman arrived at the customer’s house, the customer told him that the palm tree could be dropped across the yard.  Why?  Because they were planning on installing a new front yard landscape.

Before and After Pictures

The customer told us that they had their backyard landscaped 6 months back.  They wanted to hire the same contractor, but he was not returning our customer’s phone calls.  Luckily, TRU Landscape Services is much more than a tree service!  Our salesman explained to the customer that we perform all of that work they needed to complete the project. The customer requested an estimate for the entire front yard landscape remodel.  A few days later, the customer called us back and hired us.

On day one, we removed the Palm trees and the grass from the front yard. On this project we had to change the grade of the front yards to flow away from the house and the new installations.Concrete Walkway Orange County

Concrete Walkway and Planter Walls

As an Orange County concrete contractor, we were well prepared for the scope of installations on this remodel. To begin with, the customer had an idea of the design for the front yard, but was open for suggestions. The purpose of re-landscaping the front yard was to add curb appeal, accent the already beautiful home, and provide a more inviting entryway.  To achieve this, we built a concrete walkway, stucco planter walls, bullnose concrete steps, and a ceramic tile front porch.

Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Orange County

Our design for the concrete walkway includes concrete bull nose steps as you can see in the picture.  It also incorporates path landscape lighting into the steps themselves.  The customer really liked the idea of the walkway being surrounded by a planter wall. We installed a block wall with a concrete cap on top of the wall. We applied stucco to the side of planter walls for a finished look. To finish the entryway experience, we installed a custom tile on the front porch.  Our customer really liked the wood grain ceramic tile.  And with that, from sidewalk to porch, the entryway was complete.

Ceramic Tile Porch

Landscape Lighting Orange County

After completing the concrete work we moved onto installing the softscape, plants and lighting.

On this project, we meet the customer at the nursery to go over the plants.  After meeting, we had a clear idea of the trees and plants that the customer wanted. Once the plants were set in place, the crew planted soil amendments and fertilizer tabs. That’s how you start things off right!  These fertilizer tablets last up to 3 years giving the plant all of the proper nutrients to grow big and healthy.

Landscape Lighting Orange County

After our crews were done planting, we installed LED low voltage lights. LED landscape lighting was placed in key positions throughout the planters.  We haven’t taken any night pictures of the property, but it looks great in the dark!

To display all of the trees, we also installed “up lights”.  Path landscape lighting completed the picture.  We installed LED step lights on the walkway steps to provide visibility at night.  This low voltage landscape lighting installation showcases the concrete work and plants.  Now, whether day or night, our customer can enjoy their property to the full!

You can see the completed front yard landscape remodel in this video:

If you’re looking for an Orange County front yard landscape remodel, call us today for a free estimate.  Just dial 1-866-487-1359 to reach us during the day.  Feel free to leave a phone message or send an email if you are outside of service hours: info@trulandscape.com

Commercial Concrete Repair

Tree Removal becomes Concrete Repair

Our latest commercial landscape job turned out to be more than just a tree removal. Luckily, TRU Landscape Services is also a premiere Orange County concrete repair and construction company. We were able to complete the job in a day, and our customer didn’t have to call in separate independent contractors.

The story begins when TRU Landscape was called out to Anaheim California for a estimate to remove a tree.  During the estimate, our salesman realized that the tree removal was actually a curb removal and replacement too.

Commercial Tree Removal

The project came about because someone planted a Eucalyptus tree in a small planter.  The tree soon grew too big for the planter, raised up the curb and gutter, and damaged the parking lot.  This raised up curb created a tripping hazard.

Orange County Concrete

Our tree crew removed the eucalyptus tree and our concrete team began removing the curb and gutter. First, the landscape concrete crew saw-cut the surrounding concrete from the parking lot. This provides separation between the concrete and the asphalt so that when our bobcat removes the concrete we don’t damage the parking lot.

Commercial Concrete RepairsAfter removing the concrete curb, we brought in our stump grinder and we removed the stump. All of the materials that we remove are recycled in Orange County, including concrete.

Once all of the debris were removed, our crew started setting up the forms to hold the concrete in place for the curb and gutter. When the crew began installing the forms, the foreman called up the concrete truck to bring in the concrete. Efficiency is very important to us, so we always have one portion of construction ready right after the other. After installing the concrete and letting it set up, we pulled the forms off of the finished concrete. This is the important part of the job to make sure the whole project turns out looking smooth and professional. The icing on the cake.

Finishing Commercial Concrete Curb

This entire job was finished in a day!  Had we just been a tree removal company, our customer would have had to hire out separate concrete contractors for the rest of the job.  Instead, we were able to solve their problem in a timely manner.

Anaheim Concrete Repair

TRU Landscape Services takes pride in providing all of your outdoor elements. Why hire several companies and have the hassle of scheduling all of the contractors around each other. We provided this customer several different services in just one day. A project like this would normally take up to 2 weeks to complete. After completing the project, our customer called us up and told us how happy they were because the parking lot was only closed for a short period.

See why everybody is hiring TRU Landscape Services to provide all of their outdoor needs. If you’re looking for a quick fix for your commercial landscape, don’t hesitate to call TRU Landscape today 1-866-487-1359 or CLICK HERE to be taken to our “quick quote” form.

Garden Grove Landscaping

Garden Grove Landscaping

Pavers and Irrigation

Orange County Interlocking Pavers

A Paver Makeover in Garden Grove

This Garden Grove Landscaping project transformed the customer’s backyard into the perfect place to relax and unwind.  We were happy to take an unusable and unattractive space and turn it into a yard the homeowners can truly enjoy.

Taking advantage of their more spacious Garden Grove yard, the customer came up with their own general design for the plot.  Using the pictures on our website, they decided on a full backyard remodel including a fresh new lawn, a new irrigation system, and a full patio area of interlocking pavers.  When we arrived for demolition, the backyard was full of dirt and weeds with a cracked grey concrete patio area surrounding the home.

That day, we demoed the entire back yard using the Bobcat’s breaker to remove the cracked concrete.  Our team also had to remove 8″ of dirt from half of the back yard and another 4″ from the other half of the back yard.  Altogether we removed (literal) tons of dirt in order to prepare for the sod and paver installation.

Orange County Landscape Demolition

Orange County Interlocking Pavers

On the next day we started to replace the dirt with road base.  For the right compaction, we install Road Base in small layers. This process takes a couple of days because it is so crucial to ensure proper compaction so that the pavers, once set, do not sink, move, or shift.  For each layer, our tractor brings in the road base as our crew levels it out and then we compact the base.

After the road base is brought up to a proper level, we install a 1″ level of sand.  The sand allows the crew install the pavers nice and level, and prevents damage from temperature change and other elements.  After all of the pavers are installed, we lay a layer of polymeric sand on top of the pavers.  Brooming this sand into the joints and then adding a little water creates a solid joint in between the pavers.  After completing the interlocking pavers, we moved on to the sprinkler system and “softscape.”

Orange County Landscape Pavers

Compacting the Road Base

Orange County Landscape Irrigation

Garden Grove landscapes, like the rest of orange County, are going through a major drought!  That’s why it is so important to have an updated sprinkler system to keep your lawn green and save water.  For this home, we installed an automatic sprinkler system in the back yard.  On the grass area, we used Rain Bird 1800 series 4″ sprinklers.  These are fixed heads that will consistently provide great coverage.

In the planters, we installed a drip line.  The drip line we prefer to use has emitters built into it every 12 inches and can cut the water bill down by 50% compared to a convention sprinkler.  In fact we try and use nothing but drip lines in our planters. We installed these drip lines with filters and pressure regulators to ensure water savings and even watering.

To complete the project, we installed the new sod, and there it was, a brand new backyard.  We met with the customer to answer any questions they might have.  Because they were so happy with our work, the customer referred us to their neighbor as well!

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Fixing a Drain Disaster!

Orange County Landscape

TRU Landscape Services just completed a project in Rancho Santa Margarita. This project consists of removing two large Queen Palms and repairing 2 drain lines. The Palm trees were growing right on top of the drain pipes on both sides of the house. TRU LandscapeThe previous contractor used cheap pipes that let all of the water drain out at the joints. When the joints start leaking water into the soil the tree roots began growing inside of the drain pipe. Our customer had the grass remove from her back yard by another contractor. This same contractor installed new concrete in the back yard and the concrete looked very nice. The only problem was he used the old drains that were already clogged with trees roots. Then he installed a new drain pipe under the ground and stopped it right by the palm trees, so the drains worked for a couple of years and then the roots clogged the new pipe.  It’s a drain disaster!  What to do? Time for some Tree Removal!

Tree Roots

Tree Root

Landscape drains

After removing the 2 Palm trees we started on the drain lines. Now normally we would just give a estimate to install all new drain lines, but in this case our customer had told us the story about the other contractor that installed the new landscape drains and so we thought we could make the repairs to the drain pipes without tearing up the whole back yard. We were right on one side of the house; we removed a small portion of concrete that allowed us to remove a large root system. Once that large root system was removed the water started flowing to the street. Our crew patched the concrete and we moved onto the other side. We knew this side was going to cause us problems so we cut holes in the back yard concrete and after a long struggle we were able to clear all of the drains. We installed a new outdoor drain pipe and patched the concrete. The new landscape drain pipe has glued together joints. The joints being glued together will help keep the water from escaping the pipe. Which will help keep the roots out of the pipe. TRU Landscape Services has been installing landscape drains for over 25 years in Orange County.

TRU Landscape

Orange County Landscape Company

TRU Landscape Services has been performing landscape services throughout Orange County, California for the last 25 years. We offer competitive landscape contracting services including general landscape construction, hardscape construction, water features, ponds, Putting Greens, we also offer Low Voltage Lighting, Synthetic Turf, Fire Pits, plus many other services.
Please call TRU Landscape Services toll free at : 866-487-1359

Orange County landscapers you can trust!